The plummeting temperatures which have been behind the ‘heaviest snowfalls in the mountains in 18 years’ could mark the start of a seven-year cycle some forecasters are comparing to a ‘mini ice age’.
Coolangatta in Queensland had their ‘coldest morning ever’ on Monday, with temperatures dropping to just 0.6 degrees – and the cold records keep breaking with Melbourne, earlier this month, recording their lowest temperatures for the first day of winter in 30 years.
The Snowy Mountains are benefiting from the cold snap, with non-stop snowfall since last Wednesday evening, while the mountains have been blanketed with some of the best early snowfall in years.
We could be heading towards a mini ice-age as temperatures are plummeting around the country
These weather conditions are some of the best the season has seen in over 18 years, Perisher Chief Operating Officer has said
The freezing start to winter mimics Queensland-based weatherman Dave Taylor’s ‘ice age’ theory – and he says this is just the beginning – and people should be prepared for another cold front to hit next week
The freezing start to winter mimics Queensland-based weatherman Dave Taylor’s ‘ice age’ theory – and he says this is just the beginning – and people should be prepared for another cold front to hit next week
Perisher is able to open all four resort areas including Perisher Valley, Blue Cow, Smiggin Holes and Guthega
The heavy snowfalls and strong winds have provided top notch early season conditions for ski resort guests.
Amazing snow conditions mean all 32 lifts to be opened for the coming weekend. A six day blizzard has caused a huge 82cm of snow, and it is still set to rise.
The freezing start to winter mimics Queensland-based weatherman Dave Taylor’s ‘ice age’ theory – and he says this is just the beginning – and people should be prepared for another cold front to hit next week.
‘There will be frosts as far north as Cairns, with a light coating towards the coast – getting heavier in the west,’ he told Daily Mail Australia.
Skiers heading to Perisher resort early in the season are going to enjoy the heavy snowfall and skiing conditions
This winter will be the coldest Australia has seen in decades – and will be followed by seven more freezing winters, each colder than the last
The resort has only been opened for two weekends and the amazing snow conditions are allowing all 32 lifts to be opened
The wild winds that are on their way will increase the adverse affects of the recent cold snap, which will see temperatures continue to plummet
‘And if this next cold front comes through then temperatures will drop another few degrees on June 26.’
Mr Taylor, 47, has been researching the weather since he was ten years old after a weather event destroyed the caravan he was staying in – when he first aired his ‘ice age’ theory he was slammed by industry experts.
But he stands by his prediction that this winter will be the coldest Australia has seen in decades – and will be followed by seven more freezing winters, each colder than the last.
‘Yes it has been warmer during the day, but it is the huge swing to feezing temperatures that I am talking about.
Images show enthusiastic skiers enjoying some of the best snow conditions in 18 years
The Snowy Mountains are benefiting from the cold snap, with non-stop snowfall since last Wednesday evening
With Perisher resort only opening on June 9, these amazing conditions are allowing more lifts than usual to be opened this weekend
Due to the amazing snow conditions, Perisher is opening some of their facilities early
Perisher received a whopping 60cm of snowfall in just 24 hours when the storm hit last Wednesday evening
‘The freezing mornings and big lows,’ he said.
He thinks Stanthorpe in Queensland will see their first ‘dumping’ of snow by the end of the month.
‘It is a marker for a cold winter when it snows there, there was the possibility of snow there on this front but it was too dry,’ he said.
On Monday the temperature in Coolangatta dropped to 0.6 degrees – the coldest recorded temperature ever.
‘There will be frosts as far north as Cairns, with a light coating towards the coast,’ Mr Taylor told Daily Mail Australia
If this next cold front comes through then temperatures will drop another few degrees on June 26, Mr Taylor said
Incredible pictures show the scenes at Perisher ski resorts after the fields were blanketed with the heaviest snowfall in 18 years
Plummeting temperatures has seen 82cm of snowfall hit Perisher, with more to come
‘If this trend continues, as I expect it will, we are set for a very cold end to July and August,’ he said.
Wind drifts are causing snow to be up to two metres deep and the grooming team is putting in lots of effort to open more terrain and lifts for early season skiers.
These weather conditions are some of the best the early snow season has seen in 18 years.
Perisher’s Chief Operating Officer, Peter Brulisauer believes that this weekend the skiing will be amazing with all 32 lifts in operation.
‘It looks like the best early season conditions Perisher has seen since 2000,’ he said.
Perisher’s Chief Operating Officer believes that this weekend the skiing will be amazing with all 32 lifts in operation
Guests of the resort are enjoying the incredible skiing conditions and are taking advantage